Wi-Fi does not work on Xiaomi: all the reasons and how to fix it in 10 minutes

Are you trying to connect to your home network, but Xiaomi stubbornly ignores the password or does not see the access points available at all? Or the connection is constantly interrupted, although everything is stable on the laptop? Wi-Fi problems on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most common complaints of users, and the reasons can be hidden in both software failures of the MIUI and hardware problems of the communication module. In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios, from the banal “forgot password” to hidden router settings that block the connection of your model Redmi or POCO.

It’s important to understand that if WiFi stopped working after a firmware update, a phone drop, or a router change, the diagnostic algorithms will be different. We won’t offer “reboot phone” as a universal solution (although this is really the first step). Instead, you will receive clear, step-by-step instructions tailored to your specific situation, including rare cases like conflict. IP-address-blockage MAC-For convenience, we collected data on Xiaomi models. 11T/12 Pro/13 Lite, Redmi Note 10/12 and POCO F4/X5 — There are nuances with the drivers of Qualcomm and Mediatek modules.

Before you rush to the service center, check that the problem can be solved in 2 minutes without losing data, starting with the most obvious — but often overlooked.

1. Checking basic settings: what you might have missed

Yes, it sounds trivial, but 30 percent of Xiaomi support calls are closed after checking basic things, and it's not just about the plane's mode on (although it does happen).

• 🔄 Reset the router. Turn it off the power for 30 seconds, it'll drop the cache. DHCP This is especially true for TP-Link and Keenetic routers, where sometimes the session of devices sticks.
• 📶 Make sure that the Wi-Fi is on on the phone. MIUI 14+ Quick settings can hide the WiFi icon – swipe down twice from the top edge of the screen to see the full list.
• 🔒 Check your password. If you've recently changed it on your router, your phone could have saved the old one. Delete the network in your settings (Settings) → Wi-Fi → [tap the net] → Remove) and reconnect.
• 📱 Turn it off. VPN Services like 1.1.1.1 or NordVPN can block local connections. → Connections → VPN and deactivate them.

If you've had this manipulation, you're still out of WiFi, you're going to go into a deeper diagnostics, and notice that if other devices (laptop, tablet) are connecting to the same router without any problems, the blame is on Xiaomi's phone, not the network, and that's the key to doing this.

2. Network reset: when the phone "forgets" how to connect

MIUI is known for sometimes "losing" network settings after updates or prolonged use. This is not a critical error, but it can make WiFi unusable. Resetting network settings is a first serious step worth trying.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Mobile Network.
2. Scroll down and select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth settings.
3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot.

Once you reboot, try reconnecting. Importantly, this method doesn't delete your data (photos, apps), but it will reset all the stored WiFi passwords and associated Bluetooth devices. IP-addresses or incorrect DNS-The settings will help.

Make sure you know the passwords for all the Wi-Fi networks you need.

Write it down. MAC-Addresses of connected Bluetooth devices (in case of manual pairing)

Check that the mobile Internet is turned on (will need to reconfigure)

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⚠️ Warning: If WiFi is up after reset, but it's gone again a few hours later, the problem may be switching to mobile data automatically. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Switch to mobile data and turn off this option.

3. Router Conflicts: Why Xiaomi Can't See Network or Don't Connect

Sometimes the problem isn’t with the phone, but with the router settings, especially with newer Xiaomi models that support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which may conflict with older routers.

• 🔄 Incompatibility of standards, if the router only works 802.11b/g, And your Redmi Note. 12 Pro+ trying to connect 802.11ac, Solution: In the router settings, turn on mode. 802.11n/ac/ax (mixed).
• 🔒 Lock-in MAC-Some routers (especially enterprise routers) only allow certain devices to connect. MAC router administrator panel.
• 📡 Hidden net (SSID). If your network does not broadcast the name (hidden) SSID), MIUI You may not see her. SSID router-setting.
• 🔄 Double tuning DHCP. If there are two routers on the network DHCP-server (e.g. main and repeater), this can cause conflicts IP. Turn it off. DHCP secondary.

How to check the settings of the router:

1. Connect to the router from another device (laptop).
2. Enter 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (the address is indicated on the router sticker).
3. Go to the Wireless Settings or Wireless Mode section.
4. Make sure that:

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If you have a Xiaomi router (Mi Router), update its firmware through the Mi Wi-Fi app. In older versions, there was an error with the authorization of devices on MIUI 13+.

4. MIUI software failures: clean cache and reset settings

MIUI, despite all the updates, sometimes crashes the network modules, and this can be either a complete absence of WiFi or a permanent disconnection.

Cleaning the cache of system applications:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find WLAN or Wi-Fi Direct, open and click Clear cache.
4. Repeat for Google Play Settings and Service.

Reset all settings (without data loss):

If cleaning the cache didn’t help, try resetting only the system settings without affecting user data:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (not "Reset to factory"!).
3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot.

How to check for hardware malfunction:

1. Test in the engineering menu: ##4636### Select Wi-Fi information and see Wi-Fi status. If there is a Disabled or error, the module is faulty.
2. Check through ADB (Adb shell dumpsys wifi Look for lines with driver state and interface name. If it's empty or there's an error, the problem is the hardware".
3. Connect to another network. Try connecting to a mobile hotspot (from another phone) or a public WiFi. If it doesn't work everywhere, it's the phone's fault.

⚠️ Warning: If WiFi stopped working after replacing the battery or disassembling the phone, there is a 90% probability that the master damaged the antenna plume. 11T Pro and 12S Ultra antenna tracks run through the middle frame, and they are easy to break with careless opening.

If the diagnosis is confirmed, there are two options:

• 🔧 Repair in the service center (replacement of the Wi-Fi module will cost 1.5-3 thousand rubles).
• 📱 Use of the USB/Type-C Wi-Fi adapter (for example, TP-Link) UE300). You need a phone with support for this. OTG root rights (or firmware with a core that supports external adapters).

6. Specific problems of Xiaomi models

Some Xiaomi models have unique WiFi bugs associated with hardware or firmware.

There is a separate bug for the POCO X3 Pro and Redmi K40: after the Game Turbo is turned on, WiFi starts to lag. The solution is to disable Network Optimization for games in the performance settings.

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If your model is not in the table, but the problem appeared after the update, try to roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Recovery.Instructions for specific models, look for 4PDA forum in the theme of your device.

7. Alternative ways of connecting to the Internet

While you are looking for a solution to the WiFi problem, you can use alternative ways to access the network:

• 📶 Mobile Internet. Enable data transfer in Settings → SIM-If the speed is low, check the settings. APN (point).
• 🔄 Modem mode. Connect your phone to your PC. USB and turn on USB-The modem is in the access point settings, so you can use the Internet on your computer.
• 📡 Bluetooth terminal: Some routers (e.g, ASUS RT-AX88U) They support Bluetooth connectivity. It's going to be slow, but it's going to be good for messengers.
• 🔌 USB/Ethernet Adapter, for phones with support OTG can buy an adapter USB-C to Ethernet (e.g, UGREEN CM469). Requires root or custom firmware.

If you need WiFi to work and your phone doesn’t want to connect, try creating a hotspot on another device (laptop or second phone) and connect to it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Wi-Fi issues on Xiaomi